MK Sound, successors of the former Miller & Kreisel company, started with a "don't mess with success" philosophy. At first, it sold legacy products like the renowned 150 THX speakers, and introduced consumer products like the M Series that were previously available only to the professional market. More recently, MK Sound developed a new tweeter for its MPS 2510P and 1611P professional monitors. The new tweeter was developed in conjunction with Peerless of Denmark (now part of Tymphany), M & K's driver component partner for 34 years. MK has incorporated the new tweeter into its newest consumer speakers, the 950 series.

The 950's, THX Select2 certified, are now the penultimate MK speakers, below the top-of-the line 150 THX Ultras and above the 750 series speakers. I got a quick listen of the 950's during a tour of Chicago's Abt Electronics this spring, and wanted to hear more of them. MK Sound/Dolphin Group provided a review set of three LCR 950 speakers, two SUR95 tripole surround speakers, and the MX250 subwoofer. Let the games begin!